Media Releases

Council Meeting Dates: November 14 & 27, 2024
Strategic Decisions from Council
Land Needs Assessment Review Council received for information the presentation by Watson and Associates with respect to the Centre Wellington Land Needs Review.  In January 2023, staff retained Watson and Associates to complete a Community Land Needs Assessment that would assess alternative greenfield and intensification targets.
Land Needs Assessment Review Presentation...
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CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fifth Line Bridge (16-WG) has been replaced and re-opened, allowing traffic to move over Irvine Creek. The former structure was closed in 2021. Reopening this river crossing provides significant benefits to the area's farmers, residents, and emergency response personnel. This bridge replacement project demonstrates the outcomes of the primary directives of Centre Wellington Council’s Strategic Plan to “Create conditions for economic...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Shane Cook and the Woodchippers to perform at the Fergus Grand Theatre
 
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is pleased to present Shane Cook and the Woodchippers on Friday, December 1 st at 8pm.
A Canadian and US National fiddle champion, Shane Cook captivates audiences with technically thrilling and adventurous performances. Noted by The Canadian Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame...
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CENTRE WELLINGTON – After extensive renovations and a new name, the Jefferson Elora Community Centre is ready to re-open its doors on Wednesday, November 29.  The soft opening will offer dressing rooms for on-ice users, the ice surface, bleachers, the lobby and restrooms.  Some amenities, such as the community hall and the score clock may not be available until January 2024.
“We are thrilled to be able to open the Jefferson Elora Community Centre earlier...
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CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Grand Theatre is pleased to present CCMA nominated country artist Rory Gardiner and TikTok comedy sensation Rory Gardiner on Friday, November 17 th at 8pm.
After a Tornado wiped out his neighborhood, Rory Gardiner started making funny videos to give his family and neighbours something to smile about. His first video went viral and eventually led to a TEDx talk. When the world went into lockdown, he amplified that humor virally to the...
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